This article explains how to plan and organize an effective curation on Big Think+ so your learners stay focused, curious, and engaged.
When learners are overwhelmed by too many options, your role as a learning manager is to help simplify, not just supply. Curations allow you to guide your audience through a purposeful learning journey — one that’s structured, relevant, and motivating.
If you’re new to curations, start with an overview of the Curations feature to understand the basics of how they work on Big Think+.
What does a well-thought-out curation do?
It sparks interest. When content is both useful and well-timed, learners are more likely to engage and stay curious.
It keeps learning relevant. Connecting materials to real skills, business priorities, learner roles, and goals helps people see the value in what they’re learning.
It includes multiple perspectives. Thoughtful curation brings in varying ways of considering or enacting the same big ideas, which helps learners grow in new ways.
How can I do it well?
Start with a clear goal. Determine who your audience is, and what you want them to learn or be able to do.
Select content with intent. Review potential content, considering the tone, theme, and style as well as the performance gap it fills and the total length.
Build a logical flow. Organize the content so each piece builds on the last.
Add ways to reflect. Include short questions or activities that help people think and apply what they’ve learned.
Keep improving. Review feedback and update your content regularly.
A well-planned curation creates a better learning experience and better results. Plan it well and you’ll be able to shift mindsets, spark action, and build skills that stick.